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Blacksburg Regional Teacher of Year said to be pioneer for women in career and technical education
FROM Virginia Dept. of Education. 04/18/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “
Virginia cyber security poster contest for students
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10/21/16 / Education / Health & Safety / State Government / Creative Arts /
Students in grades K–12 are invited to create posters illustrating the safe use of the Internet and/or mobile devices for submission in the 2017 Commonwealth of Virginia’s Cyber Security Awareness “Kids Safe Online” Virginia Poster Contest. Submissions are due January 6.
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Federal judge extends Virginia voter registration to Oct. 21
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FROM the Governor's Office 10/20/16 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
Due to a technology snafu, the deadline for registering to vote in Virginia has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. For more information on how to register to vote, go to http://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/.
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How not to get burned when purchasing firewood
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By Elaine Lidholm, Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 10/19/16 / Agriculture / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) offers this advice on how to keep from getting burned when you buy firewood. Grab a tape measure, a yardstick or a ruler.
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I-95 ramps in Fairfax to be closed for nighttime asphalt patching Oct. 18-20
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10/16/16 / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation /
Closures will occur along the ramp from northbound I-95 to Route 1 (Exit 161) and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Backlick Road (Exit 167) in Fairfax County between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly Tuesday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 20 for asphalt patching, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Del. Marshall alleges voting misinformation given to election officials at training session
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FROM Del. Robert G. Marshall's office 10/15/16 / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
In an Oct. 14 letter to Department of Elections Commissioner, Edgardo Cortes, Prince William County Delegate Robert G. “Bob” Marshall objected to what he said was "misinformation that was given to volunteers who attended a recent training for election officials for the 2016 elections with regard to verification of voter ID."
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Gov. McAuliffe announces plan to balance FY2016-2017 Va. state budgets
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FROM the Governor's Office 10/13/16 / Breaking News / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
“There will be no program cuts to public education, Medicaid for our families most in need, nor our core public safety services. We did not kick our budget problems to local governments by reducing payments to cities, counties or towns," the governor was quoted as saying in a press release.
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I-66 to be closed at night in Haymarket Oct. 10-14
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FROM VDOT REPORTS 10/09/16 / Haymarket / State Government / Transportation /
Drivers can expect nighttime lane closures on I-66 next week at US 15, weather permitting, for crews to install overhangs on girders for the new southbound US 15 overpass, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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More nighttime paving Oct. 3-7 of Featherstone Rd. & Blackburn Rd. in Woodbridge
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FROM VDOT Reports 09/29/16 / State Government / Transportation / Woodbridge /
Lane closures for milling and paving will continue nightly on portions of Featherstone Road and Blackburn Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3 through Thursday, Oct. 6, and from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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PWC Issues new inspection guidelines for commercial projects effective April 29, 2024
Prince William County has announced it will have New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects that will go into effect April 29, 2024
